Hundreds of eels died due to natural ‘blackwater event’, tests show
Water test results indicate a natural blackwater event caused the death of hundreds of eels in the Waiatāi…
Man found dead was stabbed – police
A man found dead after a shooting near Levin was actually stabbed, police say. By Sam Sherwood and…
US morning show host’s mother missing, authorities suspect crime
The disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of US morning show host Savannah Guthrie over the weekend is being…
Woman arrested after allegedly chasing bus and assaulting driver
A woman who allegedly chased after a bus, forced her way aboard, then assaulted the driver, was arrested…
Speed camera cut from its pole in Auckland
Police are investigating after a speed camera was chopped down in northwest Auckland last week. The camera on…
Peeni Henare not contesting Tāmaki Makaurau at election
Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver Senior Labour MP and former minister Peeni Henare won’t be contesting the Tāmaki…
Fishtailing trailer hits ute and sends building materials flying
Police say it was ‘‘very lucky’’ no one was injured after a trailer swung into the side of…
Yellow-legged hornets: Radio tracking leads Biosecurity NZ to 10 nests
“The trackers, which complement on-the-ground surveillance and public notifications, will become increasingly useful as summer progresses and hornets…
‘Superhuman’ teen swims 4 hours to raise alarm after family swept offshore
A 13-year-old in Australia’s south west has been called “superhuman” after swimming for four hours to save his…
Waioweka Gorge SH2: Fresh slip at Goldsmith site delays reopening
“Unfortunately, more material has fallen from the Goldsmith slip, making it unsafe to allow convoy traffic through. “The…
Corrections didn’t tell staffer’s managers of investigation into his alleged child sex offending
Photo: Corrections was aware one of its probation officers was being investigated by police over alleged child sex…
Pharmac makes move towards funding weight loss drug Wegovy
The recommendation is subject to Special Authority criteria, which will limit who can prescribe it. The recommendation has…